Mortuary Makeup & Embalming Technician Course
Gain mastery in post-autopsy mortuary makeup and embalming techniques. The course teaches vital infection control, fluid management, suturing, colour correction, and respectful presentation methods to achieve a natural appearance, ensuring a serene and honourable final viewing for families.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Mortuary Makeup and Embalming Technician Course offers practical skills to restore a peaceful, natural look for viewings. You will cover hygiene, infection control, documentation, consent processes, fluid handling, and basic cosmetic embalming. Gain expertise in facial restoration for jaundiced skin, chest rebuilding, suturing, hand and nail care, plus coffin setup, lighting, and family communication for dignified goodbyes.
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Develop skills
- Post-autopsy embalming: use specific fluids, seal properly, and manage leaks quickly.
- Mortuary makeup skills: correct jaundice, bruises, and discolouration for a lifelike tone.
- Cosmetic suturing: seal chest cuts neatly for viewing with hidden repairs.
- Coffin presentation: arrange lighting, positioning, and clothing to ease family grief.
- Mortuary hygiene: apply PPE, cleaning, and biohazard measures to professional levels.
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